Wat Srisuphan (Silver Temple), Chiang Mai

Wat Srisuphan, Chiang Mai,Thailand                                      

Wat Srisuphan is loated on Waulai Road, Hai ya Sub-District, Muang District, Chiang Mai also known as the Silver Temple             

Wat Sri Suphan, It was built in the reign of King Mueang Kaeo of Mangrai dynasty in 1500 (2043 B.E.) by consecration of Phrachao Ched Tue or Phra Phutthapatihan Buddha image. The later construction of the ordination hall and Phra Wihan Borommathai Chedi took place in 1509, when the ceremonial site of the hall was established together with the reestablishment of the Buddha image. 

However, the old structure is now replaced by the silver ordination hall due to dilapidation.The architecture is built in Lanna style of masonry and the aluminium-and-silver decoration over delicate carving. This three-dimension art portrays stories of Buddhism, dharma puzzles, and the history of the temple with purposes not only to preserve the religion, conserve the local wisdom of silverware, but also to boast the pride of Lanna kingdom for generations to come.

credit :  https://www.tourismthailand.org/Attraction/wat-si-suphan

Bang Pa-In, Ayutthaya Province, Thailand

 Bang Pa-In, Ayutthaya Province, Thailand                                                                   

The Roayl Summer Palace at Pang Pa-In, about 60 kms. from Bangkok.    

Phra Thinang Warophat Phiman/ Poyal Floating-House

Phra Thinang Aisawan Thiphya Art

Doll's Bridge 

Ho Witthun Thasana

Phra Thinang Wehart Chamrun

Memorial to Queen Sunandakhumarirattana

Memorial to Princessaovabhark Narirattana and three Roayl

H.M. Queen Sunanda Kumariratana , daughter of H.M.Mongkut and Somdetch Phra Piyamavadee Sriphatcharin, was born on November 10th 1860.

H.M. Queen Sunanda Kumariratana was a first queen of H.M.King Chulalongkorn.

Their Majesties had one daughter. Her name is H.R.H. Princess Karnaborn Bejratanan.

H.M.Queen Sunanda Kumariratana passed away togerther with her daughter on May 31, 1880 because of the boat sin king accident at Bang Phood Sub-district. Pak Kred District, Nontahburi Privince.

H.M. King Chulalongkorn was deeply grieved heart for the death of H.M Queen Sunanda Kumariratana and H.R.H.Princess Karnaborn Bejaratana. A yer later, the King commissioned the Royal Cremation ceremony on March 16th, 1881.  H.M.King Chulalongkorn graciously ordered the construction of a marble triangular monument.  At two sides of the monument was inscribed epitaph in Thai and English

and located at Bang Pa-In Palance.

credit :  sign board Bang Pa-In Palance

Wat Maha That, Ayutthaya province, Thailand

Wat Maha That, Ayutthaya, Thailand                                                                                                   

Wat Maha That is the royal temple that houses Buddha's relics.  The temple is located on the city island in the central part of Ayutthay.  It is situated in the east of The Royal Palace in Pratu Chai sub-district.  Phra Na Korn Sri Ayutthaya district, Phra Na Korn Sri Ayutthay Province.  

It is stated in the Royal Chronicles of Ayutthaya that the construction of Wat Maha That's Main Pagoda (Prang) was started by King Borommaracha I in 1374 and completed in King Ramesuan's reign.  The Pagoda collapsed during King Songtham's reign and was renovated in 1633. after King Prasat Thong ascended to the throne.

At the fall of Ayutthaya in 1767, the monastery was set on fire in the Burmese attack, The abandoned Pagoda fell in decay during the reign of King Rama VI.  Only the symmetrical base with staircases remains.

Wat Mahathat :  Reconstructed

Wat Mahathat was built in early Ayutthaya kingdom (early 20th century BE).  Due to its supremely important position, the temple was the object of constant attention, receiving occasional additions and restorations at the time.  for example, porticos were added to the main prang (Khmere - stylized stupa), in four cardinal directions around the closing years of Ayutthaya kingdom, supplemented by smaller, straggly stupas of varied size, interspersed among the bigger stupas.

The head of the sandstone buddha image

All that remains of this sandstone buddha image is part of its head, while the body has disappeared.  The head is in the style of the Ayutthaya period.  It lies beneath a bodhi tree beside the minor wihans.

Buddha's Head in Tree Roots

The head was once part of a sandstone Buddha image which fell off the main body onto the ground.  It was gradully trapped into the roots of a constandtly growing Bodhi tree.  The stone head has rather flat and wide facial structure with thick eyebrows and big eye lids, straight wide lip, and discernible lip edge, reflecting the art of Middle Ayutthaya Period, presumably around the mid of 1600s.

credit :  sign board Wat Maha That

Wat Phra Mahathat Wora Mahawihan, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, Thailand

Wat Phra Mahathat Wora Mahawihan                                          

Address :  Nai Mueang Mueang Nakhon Si Thammarat Nakhon Si Thammarat 80000         

Phra Borommathat Chedi

(The Great Noble Relics Stupa)

Wat Phra Mahathat Wora Mahawihan, previously known as Wat Phra Barommathat, is the royal monastery in the advanced level in the type of Wora Mahawihan and has the old construction period with importance in terms of religion. Also, there is the important archeological site of history in terms of archeology and religion. Wat Phra Mahathat Wora Mahawihan or what Nakhon people call Wat Phrathat is a sacred archeological site and is the esteem of Nakhon Si Thammarat people as well as Buddhisms. The well-known symbol of Nakhon Si Thammarat province is Phra Barommathat Chedi, which is located inside Wat Phra Mahathat Wora Mahawihan. It is a place that contains the Buddha’s relics of Buddha. At present, the Fine Arts Department has registered Wat Phra Mahathat as a historical site. It is considered to be one of the most important sacred places of the southern region.

Phra Barommathat Chedi is the pagoda in Lanna architectural style. The prominent point is at the top of the pagoda, which is covered with pure gold. From the belief, it had been relayed that Phra That consists of gold ornaments and valuable objects until the end of the pagoda. These valuable objects are the offering from Buddhists to the Buddha to reach nirvana. Regarding the slogan of province, which is a historical town, the golden Phra That, plentiful minerals, three-metal nielloware, numerous temples, abundant shellfish. Therefore, Phra That Thongkham means the top of the golden Chedi of Phra Barommathat. If anyone would like to see the top of the golden Phra That closely, there are binoculars for service with a fee of your consideration.

Credit :  https://www.thailandtourismdirectory.go.th/en/info/attraction/detail/itemid/21136

Wat Pho - Wat Phra Chetuphon Vimol Mangklararm Rajwara Mahawiharn

 Wat Pho - Wat Phra Chetuphon Vimol Mangklararm Rajwara Mahawiharn         

open 8.00 AM - 5.00 PM everyday                            

address :  2 Sanamchai Road, Grand Palace Subdistrict, Pranakhon District,

Bangkok 10200        

 

Reclining Buddha Image

 

The Chant for Reclining Buddha Image

Na-mo-tus-sa-pa-ka-wa-to

Ah-ra-ha-to                   

Sum-ma sum-pood-ta sa (Repeat 3 times)

Yat-sa-noos-sa-ra-ne-na-pi  Aun-ta-lick  Khe-pi   Pa-ni-no   Pa-ti-thi-tha-ma-thi

Kat-cha-ti   Poom-mee-young    Vi-ya   Sub-pa-ta    Sub-pu-pat-ta-wa   Cha-lum-ha

Yak-kha-jo-ra-ti   Sam-pa-wa   Ka-na-naa-na-ja

The first classed Rayal Monastery of Ratchaworamahawiharn, was originally an old temple from

Ayutthaya period named Wat Photharam.  But people always call it Wat Pho, King Rama I had the 

entire temple restored in 1788 and ordered to bring all the buddha images from desterted temples 

in the countryside to enshrine in Ubosot (teh ordination hall).

after the temple celebration wal held in 1801.  It was renamed to Wat Phrachetuphon Wimonmangkhalawat.  in the reign of King Rama III..  The monastery received another Grand Renovation.  The King also ordered to gather scattering as Thailand's and texts to be inscribed on Marble Slabs aroung the Temple, which people could read and learn from.

As a recsult, It was regarded as Thailand's first University.

In King Rama IV's reign, the temple was partly restored and renamed to Wat Phrachetuphon Wimonmangkhalaram Ratchaworamahawiharn. in the Temple, which is considered to be 

King Rama I's favourite temple there are plenty of religious buildings and objects worth to observe

and to study form, such as the reclining Buddha, Phra Mana Chedi of the 4 reigns, statues of hermit 

demonstrating the various positions of massge, and several Chinese stone dolls.

Nuad Thai, traditional Thai massage

Inscribed in 2019 (14.COM) on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

UNESCO